The process of estate planning includes much more than just writing a Will. A good estate plan contains several elements, including a Will, Trust, Health Care Proxy and the assignment of a Power of Attorney. However, another tool that is often overlooked but can be a valuable asset to an estate plan is life insurance.
Obtaining [...]
Bernard A. Krooks, New York Elder Law and Special Needs Attorney, hosts a weekly half hour show on Westchester Radio AM WFAS 1230. The show runs from 6:05 to 6:35 pm on Thursday evenings.
The show addresses many aspects of New York Elder Law and New York Estate Planning, including eldercare, special needs planning, guardianship, asset [...]
Littman Krooks LLP will be represented by special needs attorney, Adrienne J. Arkontaky, Esq. at the upcoming 11th Annual Conference of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA).
COPAA is a national voice for special education rights and promotes excellence in special education advocacy.
Ms. Arkontaky will be presenting information on “Special Needs and Guardianship” during [...]
If you have a child with special needs, you should take great care in planning for their future by incorporating special needs planning into your overall estate plan. One of the most effective ways to prepare for their future is to establish a Special Needs Trust tailored to the individual needs of your loved one.
It [...]
There are times when someone decides to go ahead and try to use a trademark that is already in existence and gets sued for trademark infringement. No one knows this better than Robert Webb of Webb & D’Orazio in Atlanta, Georgia.
Lawyers such as Robert Webb are very well-educated in the various fields of copyright and [...]
If you insist on drinking and driving in Georgia, then you’d better be prepared for the consequences, should you get caught.
The laws in Georgia pertaining to DUI have become stricter in the last year and this doesn’t make it any easier to defend either. Having said that, everyone charged with a DUI is entitled to [...]
Knowing what role a criminal defense attorney plays is critical when choosing a proper lawyer to assist with possible criminal charges.
A good criminal lawyer is one that, in most instances, handles a variety of different kinds of criminal cases. Some, of course, prefer to specialize. This is something a person needs to realize prior to [...]
Structured settlements in medical malpractice cases make good economic sense for the future, but what happens when a cash crunch hits?
Most structured settlements from court cases are usually in the form of an annuity. However, having said that, it might be necessary for you to have some cash right now. This is something to talk [...]
It had to happen – hands free cell phones as a way to communicate while driving. In some ways this is a good development, in others, well, there is still some doubt about how safe talking on a cell phone (hands free or not) is while driving.
Not all cell phone use is simply talking. [...]
Contested wills happen when beneficiaries don’t like the provisions contained within a will. At this point, it’s time to call expert lawyers like Laura and Lance Sharp at The Sharp Law Firm in Austin, Texas.
It’s very important for those who wish to contest a will that they are aware that if they successfully manage to [...]
In early December, the CLASS, or Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, survived a vote aimed at removing it from the Senate health reform bill. The House and Senate bills both contain a version of the act.
Although the CLASS Act is buried deep in both bills and has garnered little media attention, its potential [...]
As the cost of health care increases, many people are turning to the internet. Using health insurance comparison services, many people and families are lowering costs.
During tough economic times, many individuals and families start looking at their monthly budget to determine where they can cut costs. Unfortunately, for families that do not have group health [...]
Wrongful death verdicts are rarely less than $1 million, no matter what the precipitating circumstances.
Wrongful deaths are the saddest events of all, so it makes sense that the ensuing verdicts arising from these invariably emotionally devastating cases are the most fruitful as to settlements and awards. No matter who dies “wrongfully” as precipitated by negligence [...]
